KUCHING (June 27): The federal government has been urged to conduct thorough consultations involving all relevant stakeholders prior to announcing and implementing any new policy, said Democratic Action Party Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak treasurer Wong King Yii. He said the government's initial announcement of the Sales and Services Tax (SST) had sparked widespread public concern. [...] The post Hold inclusive consultations before policy announcements, Dapsy Swak treasure tells ..

KUCHING (June 27): The 722 Sarawak Independence Day Cultural Parade will be held at Tasik Biru, Bau on July 22 from 9am to 12 noon, in a celebration that will blend patriotism with cultural pride and unity. Organising chairman Francis James Noew said the event will begin with the flag-raising ceremony of both the Crown [...] The post Tasik Biru to host 722 Sarawak Independence Day Cultural Parade on July 22 appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

ASof January 1, 2025, Malaysia recorded 25.1 million social media users, making it one of the most connected populations in the region. Most of these users voluntarily share personal data far beyond what is needed, for example, posting locations, preferences, routines, and sometimes even sensitive information like their children's school details, vaccination records, or holiday [...] The post Protecting Malaysians in cyberspace more critical as online threats grow appeared first on Borneo ..

BEIJING (June 27): In the first half of 2025, China's cultural landscape has been energised by a striking confluence of creativity, confidence and a renewed sense of identity. From box office records and AI innovation to collectible toys and grassroots football tournaments, a diverse set of new icons is speaking volumes about how cultural relevance [...] The post Ne Zha, DeepSeek, Labubu, Su Super League: Icons of 2025 reveal China's cultural, creative pulse appeared first on Borneo ..

BEIJING (June 27): As the plane touched down at Beijing Capital International Airport, 18-year-old Zhao Zhixing from east China's Fujian Province snapped a selfie from his window seat, marking the start of his first solo trip after the grueling national college entrance examination, or gaokao. "After the intense pressure of high school, I want to [...] The post Post-gaokao spending marks rite of passage for Chinese teens appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

"YOUNGER children were quite shaken as we heard and felt the explosions. Our glass doors shook." This was an excerpt of the report on Tuesday from my cousin living in Doha, similar to a multitude of accounts from Malaysians who observed Iran's missiles the evening before (June 23, 2025) targetting Al Udeid Air Base in [...] The post Conflict and contemplation appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 26): Sarawak is one step closer to joining the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Global Geopark network as the Sarawak Delta Geopark undergoes a four-day field assessment by Unesco evaluators. The mission, held since June 23, concluded with a dinner held tonight at the Waterfront Hotel here, attended by Unesco [...] The post Sarawak Delta Geopark undergoes final evaluation for Unesco Global Geopark status appeared first on Borneo Post Online ..

KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): Police have obtained closed-circuit television (CCTV) footage as part of efforts to track down the suspect in the murder of a female university student in Cyberjaya, Selangor, on Tuesday. Selangor police chief Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said today the footage was gathered from multiple sources and locations nearby. "The recordings will [...] The post Cops secure CCTV footage in Cyberjaya student murder probe, says Selangor police chief appeared first on Borneo Post ..

KAPIT (June 26): The proposed Jalan Nanga Ibau/Ulu Sungai Ibau project, valued at RM99.9 million, is expected to significantly improve rural connectivity and uplift the socio-economic conditions of interior communities, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas. He said the project, involving the construction of approximately 12.5 kilometres of new road and two spur [...] The post New RM99.9 mln road project in Kapit to benefit 11 longhouses, 219 families appeared first on Borneo Post ..

MIRI (June 26): A family of five was left homeless after a fire destroyed their home at Tudan Desaras here today. According to the Lutong Fire and Rescue (Bomba) station, a distress call was received at 8.04am, prompting the immediate dispatch of firefighters to the scene, along with those from Lopeng Bomba station. "Upon arrival, [...] The post Second fire in 24 hours leaves Tudan Desaras family homeless appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 26): The Magistrates' Court here today placed a man and a woman on a six-month bond of RM400 each to keep the peace after they were involved in a quarrel over property boundary issues. Magistrate Syarifah Fatimah Azura Wan Ali made the order against Mustapha Noor Abdullah, 34, and Siti Nur Syahada Muliadi, [...] The post Court issues peace bond over property boundary quarrel in Kampung Matang appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 26): Pos Malaysia Berhad has launched the Fossil Discoveries in Malaysia stamp collection, commemorating the nation's remarkable paleontological heritage and key scientific milestones that have shaped public understanding of prehistoric life. In a statement today, the national postal and parcel service provider said fossils serve as invaluable records of Earth's prehistoric past, offering [...] The post Pos Malaysia unveils fossil- themed stamps celebrating Malaysias ..

BINTULU (June 26): Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Pehin Sri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar and his wife Toh Puan Datuk Patinggi Fauziah Mohd Sanusi made a special walkabout visit to the Pasar Tamu Bintulu today. Joining them were Deputy Minister in the Premier of Sarawak's Department (Coordinator for Regional Development Agencies, DBKU and Islamic Affairs), [...] The post TYT, Toh Puan visit Pasar Tamu Bintulu to connect with local community appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 26): The Sarawak Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development (MEITD) has never appointed any individual, agent or third party to offer the state's Free Tertiary Education Scheme (FTES). It said that it takes seriously the information that certain parties are promising free education opportunities in exchange for payments or other forms of [...] The post No agent, third party appointed to offer Sarawak Free Tertiary Education Scheme, ministry clarifies appeared ..

KUALA LUMPUR (June 26): Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated that only positive reforms can ensure the nation's social stability, economic resilience and good governance. Delivering the keynote address at the Asean Symposium 2025 here today, Anwar said the leaders and institutions need to commit to meaningful change to reverse societal decline and [...] The post Anwar: Only positive reforms can safeguard nation's future appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 26): A Sessions Court here today heard that large amount of cash allegedly found by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) in a former Sabah Water Department director's office pantry belonged to someone else. The first defence witness, Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib, 63, told judge Abu Bakar Manat that most of the [...] The post Ex-Sabah Water Director claims RM17 million not his appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

LABUAN (June 26): Residents and frequent travellers from this duty-free island are voicing growing frustration over skyrocketing airfares for the short Labuan-Kota Kinabalu route, with prices now outpacing even international flights to destinations such as Bangkok and Seoul. For many in Labuan, air travel is not a luxury but a necessity, yet tickets for the [...] The post Labuan-KK airfare soars to RM1,207, surpassing flights to Seoul, Bangkok appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PAPAR (June 26): The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living will be organizing a grand multi-day carnival starting July 16 at the 10Star Cinemas and Majestic Ballroom here at Parklane City. Chief Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Hajiji Noor and the Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Datuk Armizan Mohd Ali are [...] The post Ministry to hold carnival with film premieres, anti-scam movie launch appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

TUARAN (June 26): Parti Kerjasama Anak Negeri expresses deep concern and growing frustration over the continued uncertainty surrounding the tabling of the Native Courts Enactment 2025 (NCE), particularly as the review process by relevant state departments is understood to have been completed and the draft ready for presentation. With the current term of the Sabah [...] The post Table enactment to strengthen Native Court institution - Anak Negeri appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 26): The Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) has recorded an increase in assessment rate collection, with RM16 million collected as of June 2025, marking a 58.06 per cent collection rate, up from 57.47 per cent during the same period last year. Chairman Tan Kai, after chairing the MPP full council meeting yesterday, said the [...] The post MPP records rise in assessment rate collection, reaffirms commitment to devt appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

CHONGQING (June 26): Of all the provincial-level jurisdictions in China, Chongqing Municipality in the southwest is the last one I have visited, and I didn't get the chance to explore it until I was in my 30s. But it was not totally unfamiliar: when I was a teenager, it appeared in my middle school history [...] The post The other side of Chongqing appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (June 25): A Public Works Department (JKR) director of a certain state will be charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court tomorrow in connection with a corruption case involving the receipt of bribes from several contractors linked to government maintenance projects. Malaysian Anti- Corruption Commission (MACC) Deputy Chief Commissioner (Operations) Datuk Seri Ahmad Khusairi Yahaya [...] The post State JKR director to be charged with corruption over project bribes appeared first on ..

MOSCOW (June 25): Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof today began his official working visit in the Russian capital with a bilateral meeting with his counterpart Alexei Overchuk. Fadillah, who is also the Minister of Energy Transition and Water Transformation, was accompanied by Deputy Foreign Minister Datuk Mohamad Alamin, and Malaysia's Ambassador to Russia [...] The post Malaysia, Russia explore new cooperation opportunities including energy sector appeared first on Borneo ..

KUCHING (June 25): The appointment of Stampin MP Chong Chieng Jen as the new Democratic Action Party (DAP) parliamentary leader is proof that the party's central leadership values Sarawakian voices and recognises East Malaysia's rightful role in national politics, said Senator Roderick Wong Siew Lead. The DAP Socialist Youth (Dapsy) Sarawak deputy chief said the [...] The post Chongs appointment as DAP parliamentary leader a win for Sarawak representation, says senator appeared ..

SIBU (June 25): The Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) will work together with the Ministry of Health (MoH) to curb the spread of malaria and dengue, following the recent detection of malaria cases in the Townvilla B area in Sibu Jaya on June 13. Council chairman Clarence Ting said the initiative aims to reinforce monitoring and [...] The post SMC, Health Ministry step up efforts after malaria detected in Sibu Jaya appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

SIBU (June 25): Sibu Municipal Council (SMC) chairman Clarence Ting has raised serious concerns following a sharp increase in dog bite cases within the council's jurisdiction, with a total of 360 cases recorded in just one month. According to Ting, 270 of the cases reported in May involved pet dogs, while the remaining 90 were [...] The post Rabies: Alarming spike in dog bite cases in Sibu puts public safety at risk appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA SAMARAHAN (June 25): The Sarawak government will continue to support developments that demonstrate sustainability, inclusivity and innovation, said Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg. The Premier said this is to ensure that the built environment keeps pace with the state's ambitions. "Architecture sits at the heart of that agenda. We seek buildings [...] The post Swak govt backs sustainable, innovative devt projects, says Premier appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 25): Sarawak is moving towards becoming a low-carbon state through a science-based, innovative and inclusive approach, said Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan. The Second State Minister for Natural Resources and Urban Development said other efforts include the enactment of the Environment (Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission) Ordinance 2023, implementation of [...] The post Science-based approach guiding Sarawak towards low-carbon status, says Awg Tengah appeared ..

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): The 13 Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) students involved in the Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0 protest should be transferred to universities in Peninsular Malaysia, said a political leader. Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) Beaufort Youth chief Mohd Shahril Osin supported Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Dr [...] The post Transfer UMS protest students to Peninsular, says politician appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): A former director of the Sabah Water Department told the Sessions Court here today that the large amount of cash allegedly found by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) was derived from profits of business ventures with his partners. Ag Mohd Tahir Mohd Talib, 63, testified before judge Abu Bakar Manat, naming [...] The post Ex-director claims millions found were business profits appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): Sabah is on track to reach a 25 per cent reserve margin by the third quarter of 2025, said the Chief Executive Officer of the Energy Commission of Sabah (ECoS), Datuk Ir. Abdul Nasser bin Abdul Wahid. Since ECoS took over regulatory control in January 2024, he said Sabah's priority has [...] The post ECoS: Sabah on track to boost grid stability appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): A 22-storey new Wisma Budaya (Cultural Heritage Building) to replace the existing rundown building will be constructed at the same site along Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman in the heart of the city. Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment Datuk Seri Christina Liew announced this after witnessing the signing ceremony of a [...] The post 22-storey Wisma Budaya to replace old building in KK appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): Individuals who catch and surrender rats to Kota Kinabalu City Hall (DBKK) from now until 31 July will receive RM2 for each rat, said Mayor Datuk Seri Dr Sabin Samitah. "We encourage the public to help catch as many rats as possible," he said during the launch of the rat eradication [...] The post DBKK offers RM2 per rat caught at central market appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KOTA KINABALU (June 25): Tourism Malaysia Sabah, in collaboration with SabahTravel.com, an e-commerce travel marketplace platform, has launched the "Explore Sabah" promotional campaign aimed at positioning Sabah as a premier travel destination in Malaysia. The initiative aligns with the national Visit Malaysia 2026 (VM2026) campaign and leverages SabahTravel.com's digital reach to spotlight Sabah's diverse offerings [...] The post Tourism Malaysia launches Explore Sabah ..

KUCHING (June 25): The new St Peter's Church in Padungan here is set to usher in a significant chapter in its history with a week-long consecration celebration from June 28 to July 5, marking its official debut as one of Kuching's latest architectural and spiritual landmarks. St Peter's Church Rector Rev Vincent Chin said the [...] The post Week-long celebration to mark consecration of new St Peters Church in Padungan appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 25): The Magistrates' Court here today sentenced a 29-year-old man to seven months in jail for amphetamine and methamphetamine abuse. Mattius Mick Jaquers pleaded guilty before High Court Senior Assistant Registrar Nursyaheeqa Nazwa Radzali, who also ordered for him to undergo supervision for two years after completing his custodial sentence. He was charged [...] The post Man gets seven months behind bars for abusing drugs in Padawan appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 25): Ten-year-old Baptista Emmanuell Korintus made history over the weekend as the youngest sape player to perform on the main stage of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF). The SJK Chung Hua Batu 7 Primary 4 pupil took to the stage on the festival's third and final night, where he performed a solo [...] The post 10-year-old sape prodigy Baptista Emmanuell shines at RWMF 2025, youngest to perform on main stage appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

PUTRAJAYA (June 25): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today announced plans to file a forfeiture application involving RM170 million in connection with its corruption and money laundering investigation into former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the investigation has concluded, and the commission is awaiting further [...] The post MACC completes probe into Ismail Sabri, to file forfeiture bid over RM170 mln linked to ..

PUTRAJAYA (June 25): The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) today said it will file an appeal to the Federal Court after the Court of Appeal this morning overturned Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman's corruption conviction and sentence handed down by the High Court. MACC chief commissioner Tan Sri Azam Baki said the deputy public [...] The post Azam Baki: MACC to challenge Syed Saddiqs corruption acquittal in Federal Court appeared first on Borneo Post Online .

KUCHING (June 25): The redelineation of state and parliamentary constituencies in Sarawak could be among matters tabled at the upcoming special State Legislative Assembly (DUN) sitting on July 7. "I will not preclude that possibility," DUN Speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohd Asfia Awang Nassar told a press conference today. "It's a one-day (sitting) from [...] The post Asfia: Redelineation not precluded for July 7s Special DUN sitting appeared first on Borneo Post Online .